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Tracking evidence from the time it is collected to the time it is admitted at trial, Criminal Evidence: From Crime Scene to Courtroom , captures student interest as it follows the path of evidence with four-color illustrations, lucid text, examples, and problems. In three logically organized parts, author Derek R. Regensburger presents an overview of evidentiary principles, followed by clear and practical instruction in the collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence in a criminal case. Real-life trial and news excerpts fuel class discussion. Mock trial scenes on a companion DVD reinforce students’ understanding of key concepts covered in the book.

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Succinct, well-organized, and visually outstanding, Criminal Evidence: From Crime Scene to Courtroom, features:

• Straightforward text that tracks evidence from the time it is collected to the time it is admitted at trial
• A clear three-part organization

1. Introductory Matters

2. Investigation and Pretrial Matters

3. Trial

• Four-color photographs and exhibits that illustrate evidentiary concepts
• Evidence in Action, details of a relevant trial or news item, spark classroom discussion
• Practical examples that apply legal concepts through hypothetical scenarios
• Review questions and application problems at the end of each chapter that test students’ knowledge of the material
• Short mock trail scenes on a companion DVD that illustrate key concepts discussed in the text

Chapter 1. Introduction to Evidence and the Rules of Evidence

Part I. The Collection and Preservation of Evidence

Chapter 2. Physical Evidence

Chapter 3. Identification Evidence

Chapter 4. Confessions

Part II. Pretrial Matters

Chapter 5. The Criminal Justice Process

Chapter 6. Pretrial Discovery

Chapter 7. The Exclusionary Rule and Motions to Suppress Evidence

Part III. Admissibility of Evidence

Chapter 8. Basic Evidentiary Terms: Relevance, Burden of Proof, and Circumstantial Evidence

Chapter 9: Witnesses Part I: Expert and Lay Witnesses

Chapter 10. Witnesses Part II: Competency and Privilege

Chapter 11. Witnesses Part III: Impeachment and Cross-Examination

Chapter 12. Character Evidence

Chapter 13. Hearsay Evidence

Chapter 14. Authentication of Evidence, Demonstrative Evidence, and Documentary Evidence